Rhus trichocarpa | Japanese Sumac. Originated in … Japan | Various
Rhus trichocarpa belongs to the plant family ANACARDIACEÆ and Genus Rhus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Rhus trichocarpa does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rhus trichocarpa so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rhus trichocarpa Japanese sumac is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The leaves of Rhus trichocarpa have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Gray black is the most typical color produced by Japanese sumac. Japanese sumac is used in Japan for dyeing. When dyeing with this plant, iron is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric.
The Leaves of Rhus trichocarpa can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … gray black
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.